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Rep. George Santos, of New York, was facing a federal judge Wednesday afternoon after being charged with fraud, money laundering and other crimes. Brian Jacobs, a former federal prosecutor and partner at Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello PC, joins CBS News' Lana Zak and Errol Barnett to discuss what to expect from the case.
GOP Rep. George Santos, of New York, pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Wednesday and was ordered to be released on a $500,000 bond. He was charged with fraud, money laundering and other crimes, according to an indictment. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains what happens next.
CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joined CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the charges against Rep. George Santos.
Long Island Republican Congressman George Santos is facing federal charges. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns joined Anne-Marie Green on "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the latest.
The Justice Department has lodged a criminal complaint against New York Rep. George Santos. The newly elected Republican lawmaker is at the center of financial and ethical investigations after it was discovered that he lied about his background and qualifications throughout his campaign. Caitlin Huey Burns reports from Washington.
Sources tell CBS News that the Justice Department has charged Congressman George Santos. The Republican is expected to appear in a New York federal court within days. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
The Justice Department has filed federal charges against Rep. George Santos of New York. The charges were sealed, but will be revealed at his first hearing, which could come as early as Wednesday morning.
Santos represents New York's 3rd Congressional District.
Financial disclosures showed that the Long Island Republican refunded donors for more money than he received in the first three months of the year.
Representatives Marjorie Taylor Green and George Santos both turned up at protests outside the Manhattan courthouse where former President Trump was arraigned and charged on Tuesday.
George Santos' work for firm accused of Ponzi scheme drew scrutiny; 2024 GOP presidential field begins to take shape.
DOJ investigates collapse of Silicon Valley Bank; George Santos files paperwork for '24 reelection campaign.
Embattled New York Rep. George Santos signaled he intends to run for reelection in 2024, filing paperwork on Tuesday with the Federal Election Commission.
Filing paperwork with the Federal Election Commission does not necessarily mean a person is running, but it does allow Santos to raise money.
Gustavo Ribeiro Trelha claimed Santos taught him how to use skimmers — which steal personal information from cards inserted into ATM machines — when they were roommates near Florida.
Special counsel appointed to oversee Biden docs investigation; Rep. George Santos responds to calls for him to resign.
Additional Biden documents with classified markings found at another site; What happens now to Rep. George Santos amid scandal?
Biden aides find more classified documents; GOP Congressman George Santos refuses to resign.
The House Ethics Committee is launching an investigation into Rep. George Santos. The panel is looking into whether the New York Republican engaged in illegal activity during his congressional campaign. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins us with the latest.
The House Ethics Committee has opened a formal investigation into embattled Republican Rep. George Santos of New York over allegations that he has repeatedly lied about his experience and background. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns discussed the latest on the ongoing saga.
The House Ethics Committee announced Thursday that it is opening an investigation into Republican Rep. George Santos of New York, who has been accused of lying about his background and experience. Santos is already facing other local, state and federal investigations. Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
The committee will determine in part whether Santos engaged in unlawful activity during his 2022 congressional campaign.
Republican Congressman George Santos was questioned by the Secret Service in a 2017 credit card fraud investigation. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains what we know. He also has an update on Rep. Elissa Slotkin jumping into the Michigan Senate race.
CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins us from Capitol Hill to discuss the trial of several Proud Boys on charges of seditious conspiracy related to the Jan. 6 riot. He also details a prestigious honor for the late Emmett Till and his mother, and the latest developments in the controversy surrounding Rep. George Santos.
The future congressman was questioned after his address was found in a car tied to the suspect in an ATM skimming case.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he and President Trump have agreed to meet in Florida on Sunday, signaling progress in talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Millions of Americans live in areas under winter storm alerts stretching from northern Minnesota to the Eastern Seaboard.
Iran seized a foreign oil tanker as it traveled the strategic Strait of Hormuz carrying some 25,000 barrels of smuggled fuel, state media said.
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
The body of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard was found by authorities in Utah on Dec. 6 after she went missing in October.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Mickey Lee, a former "Big Brother" houseguest known for her vibrant personality and bold gameplay, has died, her family announced in a social media post shared Friday.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The suspected gunman was shot and killed by law enforcement, authorities said.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
Police were called to a shopping center late Friday morning. Two officers were shot and are in critical condition.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
Stocks are mostly flat in quiet morning trading on Friday as investors return from the Christmas holiday.
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
As many Americans head into 2026 with mounting money worries, reviewing your finances now could help put you on firmer footing next year.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
#LillyPartner Cancer clinical trials can offer patients access to investigational treatments that can be explored as early as the time of diagnosis. Ovarian cancer survivor Alicia Dellario and Dr. Arjun Balar, senior vice president of global clinical development at Eli Lilly and Company, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the potential benefits of cancer clinical trials -- and clarify common misconceptions. Visit cancerclinicaltrials.lilly.com for more information. (Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company)
Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an "immediate" ceasefire on Saturday, the two countries said in a joint statement, pledging to end weeks of deadly border clashes.
The attack began Friday afternoon in the northern city of Beit Shean, where the Palestinian man crashed his vehicle into people, killing one man and injuring a teenage boy.
Images shared by Syria's state-run news agency showed blood on carpets, holes in the walls, shattered windows and fire damage.
Flat-headed cats are among the world's most threatened wild felines.
Iran seized a foreign oil tanker as it traveled the strategic Strait of Hormuz carrying some 25,000 barrels of smuggled fuel, state media said.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Mickey Lee, a former "Big Brother" houseguest known for her vibrant personality and bold gameplay, has died, her family announced in a social media post shared Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
Lawmakers may take action against the Department of Justice for the delayed release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson weighs in.
Police were called to a shopping center late Friday morning. Two officers were shot and are in critical condition.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
More than a dozen people were injured in a stabbing attack in a factory in central Japan in which a liquid believed to be bleach was also sprayed, authorities said.
His lawyers argued that Rozier's alleged involvement in the wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies is limited.
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Steve Hartman follows up on the story about a boy he met "On the Road" who can perfectly imitate bird calls.
Hassle-free returns may be a thing of the past, and if you're staring at a stack of unwanted Christmas gifts, you may have to think twice before mailing them back. Dave Malkoff reports.
The cost of heating a home is going through the roof, but there are steps you can take to try to keep your energy bills down. Ash-har Quraishi has details.
Flu season is in full swing, with close to 5 million cases and nearly 2,000 deaths, including at least three children, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Kati Weis reports.
Details are emerging about the Christmas Day military strikes in northern Nigeria. The U.S. launched what President Trump called a "powerful and deadly" strike on ISIS targets in the West African nation. Willie Inman has more.